Chef Igor Dudkin

Private Chef in Calgary

I'm customer focused and creative chef with more than a decade of diverse experience working in high end restaurant environments. Highly skilled in consistently producing and presenting well-prepared and flavourful food while keeping high sanitation standards in check.

Healthy & delicious is the way!

My best skill is to combine things that doesn't always seem obvious, using feeling for measuring.

I love experimenting with flavours and fusion style is the way to go.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is the way to express myself: it could be very complicated or down to earth experience, but always made with love and passion!

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook at the top restaurant in city, which helped me setting up the bar high.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is to combine things in a unique and unexpected way, feeling the amount I should add without need for a recipe

My menus

Trust the Chef

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Chicken & wild mushroom vol-au-vents

Cranberry & Brie Crostini

Lemon dijon roasted carrots with sheep feta

Foie Gras crostini with raspberry blackcurrant jam

Wild Salmon carpaccio with fresh ponzu sauce

Garlic scallops mini-steaks

Smoked duck breast with beets crème fraîche on crackers

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chickpea tofu with wild mushrooms & shallots (veg, vegan, gf)

Bison Mushroom Polenta Croquembouche

Ahi tuna, wild salmon, forbidden rice, avocado & spicy mayo tartar

Arugula salad with sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, mushrooms, sunflower seeds with refreshing lemon dressing

Warm Straccetti salad with arugula and parmigiano

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with sourdough croutons

Citrus & herb summer salad: mixed greens with orange segments, thinly sliced fennel, avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, crumbled goat cheese , fresh dill & a light citrus vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Boneless chicken thighs with spiced Persimmon sauce, crispy potato wedges & French beans

Beef tenderloin medallion with lobster tail, roasted fingerling potatoes & broccolini

Beef Tenderloin with Parsnip & Potato Pomme Purée, Cowberry & Cranberry Sauce, Roasted Carrots & Shallots

Tender Beef Filet Mignon wrapped in crispy bacon with red wine sauce on creamy parmesan Polenta

Bacon wrapped pork Tenderloins topped with onion jus with crunchy green beans and roasted fingerling potatoes

Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon with fingerling potatoes & crispy broccoli

Duck breast under red wine sour cherry sauce, paired with pomme purée & French beans

Psari plaki: fresh Halibut with soft rice, lemon butter sauce & zesty asparagus

Provençal lamb chops with herbed couscous & grilled vegetables topped with chimichuri

Cannelloni with Mangalitsa pork and bison Bolognese, topped with Pecorino Romano, toasted pine nuts & basil oil

Braised in Merlot Bison ragu with creamy Parmesan polenta & zesty gremolata

Buttered Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries & Walnuts with Cowberry & Maple glazed Elk sirloin

Rabbit Roulade: Stuff a deboned rabbit with a mixture of wild mushrooms, garlic, spinach, and ricotta cheese

Osso Buco on creamy risotto Milanese

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

White chocolate Panna cotta with red currant compote

Local haskap berries Crème brûlée with white chocolate

Lemon tart: Almond & lemon cake, lemon cremeux with crushed lemon compote, soft lemon meringue on top

Mascarpone based cheesecake with fruit coulis (Raspberries/ strawberries/ Saskatoon berries/ Mangos)

Dinner Français

STARTER

All inclusive

Forest mushrooms Vol-au-Vents

Onion tart with shredded Gruyère

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Citrus Quinoa salad with grilled Argentina pink shrimps, overflows with clementine oranges, roasted pistachios, creamy avocado, feta cheese with honey lemon dressing

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Duck breast under red wine sour cherry sauce, paired with pomme purée & French beans

DESSERT

All inclusive

Strawberry crème brûlée with white chocolate

Italian Festa

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Burrata cheese with baked grapes, prosciutto di Parma 24M, glaze of balsamic and roasted pistachios

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Fettuccine with Langoustine in creamy Pinot Grigio Heirloom tomatoes sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tiramisu: Lady finger sponge cake, mascarpone cream & coffee jelly

Alberta style

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Caesars salad with sourdough croutons & farmed eggs

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Charcoaled Rib eye steak with fingerling potatoes, maple carrots & roasted beets

DESSERT

All inclusive

Local haskap berries Crème brûlée with white chocolate

Mediterranean supper

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Chickpea Greek salad with Macedonian Feta and Kalamata olives and Avocado

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Lamb leg mint confit with roasted herb potatoes and beets, topped with fresh pomegranate

DESSERT

All inclusive

Haskap Berry Sorbet & Coconut Panna Cotta

Alberta dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

Honey glazed chicken wings(oven baked) with spicy avocado aioli & crunchy celery

Artichoke spinach zucchini bites

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Caesars salad with sourdough croutons & farmed eggs & bacon bits

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Charcoaled Rib eye steak with fingerling potatoes, maple carrots & roasted beets

DESSERT

All inclusive

Local haskap berries Crème brûlée with white chocolate

Alberta beef

STARTER

All inclusive

Honey glazed chicken wings(oven baked) with spicy avocado aioli & crunchy celery

Artichoke spinach zucchini bites with bacon

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Caesars salad with sourdough croutons & farmed eggs & bacon bits

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Charcoaled Tomahawk with fingerling potatoes & maple-glazed carrots

DESSERT

All inclusive

Local haskap berries Crème brûlée with white chocolate

Fusion blend

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Forest mushrooms soup with sourdough croutons

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Frenched rack of lamb topped with tzatziki with creamy polenta, caramelized shallots & zesty asparagus

DESSERT

All inclusive

Lemon tart: Almond & lemon cake, lemon cremeux with crushed lemon compote, soft lemon meringue on top

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Chef Igor's reviews

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84 services

Chef Igor was very professional and the food was delicious. I was pleased with the experience and I would recommend his services.

Igor was fantastic! He accommodated one dietary preference easily and created a wonderful meal. He was friendly, read the room very well, presented excellent dishes, and left the kitchen cleaner than when he got here. Highly recommend for a special evening!

Chef Igor is highly recommended! He was very engaged in planning. It was a birthday party and he went over and above in creating keepsakes. The food was incredible and it was amazing to see how much he could do with so little mess!

Chef Igor did a wonderful job for our anniversary dinner. We wanted to celebrate at home with our very young children and the chef did a great job accommodating and working around the chaos that comes with a busy house full of kids. The food was delicious and we had a great evening

Chef Igor was so great for my event. He was super accommodating to our dietary needs as well as the last minute location pivot that occurred. Would highly recommend him for any event and definitely will be requesting his food services again

Chef Igor was an extraordinary chef and person - we really enjoyed having him host in the home. His menu was so well-thought-out, as we'd asked for something very unique and you could tell he researched it and created something fantastic. He has a wide repertoire and huge enthusiasm for his work, both healthy and local cuisine. Not only that, but he was respectful and sweet - we enjoyed his presence tremendously. Food was delightful, extremely flavorful and perfectly prepared. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for any occasion.

Awesome anniversary dinner with Chef Igor. He created an experience with each dish and it was a lovely evening

With so many difficulties in the way of being there to celebrate my daughters 21st birthday this option for spoiling my daughter for both her birthday and Valentine’s Day was just perfect. I’m grateful for the special time she and her partner had together. Thank you

Amazing food and great guy!!

We had the incredible pleasure of having Chef Igor cook a special birthday meal for my husband, and it truly exceeded all expectations. Chef Igor is not only a fantastic chef but also a great educator—he shared valuable insights about each dish and the cooking process, which made the experience even more memorable. What stood out most was the attention to detail and the use of fresh, local ingredients. Every dish had Chef Igor's unique touch, making even a simple Caesar salad taste like something special. But the highlight of the evening was the smoked duck with onion jam—it was by far our favorite dish. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the duck was cooked to absolute perfection. Chef Igor’s professionalism and passion for his craft were evident throughout the entire experience. He created a warm, inviting atmosphere while sharing his knowledge, making the meal not just a dining experience but a celebration of food itself. It was a truly memorable evening, and we would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional culinary experience.

Chef Igor made my husband’s birthday dinner a very memorable occasion. His thoughtfulness in bringing a card and some balloons to add to the decorations was an unexpected touch, which just added to the evening. The food was spectacular both in presentation and taste. It was so special to just enjoy dinner and our guests and such a treat to have a clean kitchen after dinner! My husband’s birthday will be a memorable one, thanks to Chef!

Igor made our Christmas party outstanding!

Very engaging and thoughtful, food was excellent. Would highly recommend!

Our Chef Igor was professional, prepared and was able to go with the flow - we had a very excited group of people. He managed juggling timing and ensured we were well looked after. We appreciated Igor's choices of food & drinks, his vibe and how personable he was. I would recommend Chef Igor and would absolutely invite him into our home again.

Had the pleasure of hiring Chef Igor for my wife’s 30th birthday. The food alone deserves 5*, but it was the extra little touches that made the experience even more memorable. And it was all from the comfort of our home. Highly recommend hiring Chef Igor , you won’t be disappointed.

Igor was amazing!!! His enthusiasm for his craft is obvious, this is not just a job, it’s a passion. We would not hesitate to use him again in the future.

We hired Chef Igor for a small birthday dinner. The menu he proposed was amazing and the food tasted incredible. He was very informative, passionate about his craft, and really cared that we enjoyed our experience. The small touches from him made the experience even more special. We would highly recommend him and use him again for an event.

Chef Igor was everything I had hoped for, for the surprise I had for my wife! It was an amazing and enlightening experience all in one! If you are looking for a health oriented menu, he is definitely a must try! His experience and knowledge speak for themselves!

Igor was incredible, not only did he cook an incredible meal he created a memorable experience including all kinds of information we can use going forward. Highly recommend Igor as the private chef for anyone!

Attention to detail was out of this world with locally sourced fresh ingredients. Chef Igor creates magic in the kitchen with a professional yet easy going demeanour.